Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 2:19AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 11:19pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 2:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida...
Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343) affecting Wakulla County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Sopchoppy River near Sopchoppy (FR 343).
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many low lying homes will be flooded or
surrounded by water in the city of Sopchoppy. Numerous roads near
the Sopchoppy River are flooded. The Painted Bridge is overtopped
at this level.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 30.7 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 1:30 AM EDT Friday was 30.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.2
feet this morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
32.9 feet on 04/01/1973.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 530 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Wakulla, FL
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL